Overview

• Both teams are 4-1 and the only East-division programs unbeaten in SWAC play entering Saturday.
• Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium with national coverage on ESPNU.
• Jackson State, the reigning SWAC and Celebration Bowl champion, returns home after topping 700 yards of offense in the Gulf Coast Challenge.
• Alabama State’s attack has surged with quarterback Andrew Body, highlighted by a strong showing in a 52-42 loss to FBS foe UAB.
• The matchup follows Alabama State’s 24-19 upset at Jackson State’s 2023 homecoming and features HBCU power-ranked No. 1 JSU versus No. 2 ASU, with reporting noting the winner’s remaining schedule favors a run to hosting the Dec. 6 title game.